Shields is a CDP located in Saginaw County Michigan. Shields has a 2024 population of 7,587. Shields is currently growing at a rate of 0.96% annually and its population has increased by 3.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,301 in 2020.
The average household income in Shields is $99,347 with a poverty rate of 13.24%. The median age in Shields is 48.6 years: 47.1 years for males, and 51.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shields was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,748 | 92.74% |
| Two or more races | 252 | 3.46% |
| Asian | 114 | 1.57% |
| Black or African American | 105 | 1.44% |
| Other race | 51 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,078 | 2.32 | 83.4 | 16.6 |
| Married | 1,564 | 2.93 | 95.7 | 4.3 |
| Non Family | 1,060 | 1.18 | 72 | 28 |
| Female | 323 | 2.95 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Male | 131 | 2.66 | 100 | 0 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
83.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 216 | 3.94% |
| Associates Degree | 747 | 13.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 851 | 15.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 903 | 16.49% |
| High School Graduate | 1,614 | 29.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 175 | 3.2% |
| Some College | 970 | 17.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,073 | 4,691 | 1,664 |
| 2+ Races | 196 | 187 | 42 |
| Hispanic | 146 | 146 | 65 |
| Black | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| Other Race | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| Asian | 50 | 50 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 44.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,354 | $68,750 | $65,469 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,750 | $118,548 | $83,190 |
| High School Graduate | $33,646 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,283 | $56,591 | $46,438 |
| Some College | $38,864 | $54,559 | $34,143 |
$52,283
Average Earnings
$56,591
Average Male
$46,438
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.93% of Shields residents speak only English, while 11.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 10.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,436 | 725 | 11.26% |
| Hispanic | 326 | 98 | 30.06% |
| Multiple | 245 | 66 | 26.94% |
| Asian | 114 | 64 | 56.14% |
| Other | 51 | 17 | 33.33% |
| Black | 91 | 2 | 2.2% |
13.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.39%
Male Poverty Rate
14.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shields is Asian, with 56.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shields is Black, with 2.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.44% |
| Some College | 8.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 51.35% |
| Female Employed | 8.92% |
| Male Employed | 6.61% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $103,056 | $119,100 |
| Households | $83,986 | $99,347 |
| Married Families | $116,452 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,576 | $58,766 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.7%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
416
Number of Veterans
404
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 216 |
| First Gulf War | 73 |
| Korea | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 185 |
| 35 to 54 | 100 |
| 75+ | 85 |
| 55 to 64 | 46 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 412 | 7.36% |
| Black | 4 | 7.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.03%
Born in Shields
92.32%
Native Born
7.68%
Foreign Born
1.7%
Non Citizen
5.98%
Naturalized
92.32% of Shields residents were born in the United States, with 80.03% having been born in Michigan. 1.7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,587 | 72 | 0.96% |
| 2023 | 7,515 | 71 | 0.95% |
| 2022 | 7,444 | -62 | -0.83% |
| 2021 | 7,506 | 205 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 7,301 | 1,356 | 22.81% |
| 2019 | 5,945 | -48 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 5,993 | 32 | 0.54% |
| 2017 | 5,961 | -127 | -2.09% |
| 2016 | 6,088 | -104 | -1.68% |
| 2015 | 6,192 | -238 | -3.7% |
| 2014 | 6,430 | -64 | -0.99% |
| 2013 | 6,494 | -46 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 6,540 | -79 | -1.19% |
| 2011 | 6,619 | 32 | 0.49% |
| 2010 | 6,587 | 0 | 0% |